Community Impact
As operations scale up, the Kipushi Mine exemplifies sustainable
mining practices while fostering employment, local development
and industrial advancement in the Haut-Katanga Province and
beyond. We are proud to showcase the following projects
KushonaSewing Centre
- Manufacturing PPE for Kico
- 6,000 uniforms produced annually
- Manufacture of curtains and tablecloths for Kico guest houses
- 45 employees/owners
- 96% female ownership
Egg Production
- 720,000 eggs per year (24,000 trays)
- 10 employees/owners
- 60% female ownership
- Additional poultry project planned for 2026
Fish Farm
- 150 ponds constructed
- 50 ponds fully operational
- Expansion programme planned for 2026
- 20 tons of tilapia annually
- 20 owners
- 30 jobs created
Agriculture
- Onion, tomato, cabbage, maize crop production
- 55 tons maize annually
- 45 tons vegetables annually
- 30 employees/owners
- 50% female ownership
Environmental Projects
Gardening project:
- Beautification, greening and dust containment by a local female owned company.
Paving project:
- Paving stones are produced from recycled plastic waste from the Kico waste disposal site by a local youth company. Reducing Kico's waste footprint.
Beautifying Kipushi:
- APDI-youth programme cleaning drains, markets, general town cleaning, rubbish removal, painting and tree planting.
Educational Support
AlfaCongo adult literacy
- 240 students in 2025
- 78% pass rate
School desk sponsorships
- Three schools impacted
- 2000 students benefitting
- 1000 new school desks planned for 2026
Bursaries 2024-2025
- 100 students
- 72 passed
- 7 graduated
Stakeholder Relations
- Radio and TV campaigns
- KICO Leo magazine distribution
- Regular engagement with community leaders and business forum
Community Support
Soccer Stadium
- 348 games hosted per year
- 400-500 people per event
- Tournament sponsorships
- 5 jobs created
Food Donations
- Orphans
- Elders
- People living with disabilities
- Prisoners
Town Roads Rehabilitation
- Additional >10km of Kipushi roads rehabilitated
- Cinquantenaire hospital morgue roads rehabilitated
- Safricas district avenues, adjacent to the KICO site rehabilitated
Borehole & water provision
Boreholes
56 water wells completed to date
Maintenance on Water Infrastructure
A water management committee established to address the maintenance and repair of deteriorating Gécamines’ water infrastructure
Water Campaign
A water awareness campaign was held at two high
schools to promote responsible water-use behaviours